How NFL refs decide who gets ejected (or not) for head hits

Kevin Seifert is an ESPN staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL, with over 20 years of experience in sports journalism. Recent NFL games saw multiple hits to defenseless receivers’ heads resulting in penalties and one ejection, highlighting the league’s emphasis on flagrant violations and avoiding unnecessary contact. The NFL’s criteria for ejections include evaluating the avoidability and intent of the illegal hit, with league executives ultimately making the final decision on player disqualifications.

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